Alluvial Soil
Q 1. What is Alluvial Soil?
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Alluvial soil is made up of sediments deposited by rivers, streams, and other bodies of water. It is one of the world’s most productive soils, accounting for around 35% of India’s total land area.
Q 2. Alluvial Soil is found in which state?
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Alluvial Soil is mostly derived from sediments that are deposited in the river Ganga, which includes states ranging from Punjab in the west to Bengal and Assam in the East.
Q 3. How is Alluvial Soil formed?
Answer-
The formation of Alluvial Soils is due to the silt deposited by the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra rivers.
Why does Alluvial Soil Differ in Texture?
Sediments transported by rivers, streams, and other bodies of water are deposited to form alluvial soil. With around 35% of India’s total land area covered by it, it is one of the most productive soils on the entire planet. The Indo-Gangetic plain and river deltas in Northern and Eastern India are covered in alluvial soil.
Although this soil is incredibly productive and capable of supporting a variety of crops, its texture, structure, and composition change depending on the environment.